Articles by Katie Ely

November 21, 2023

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Climbing Lingo

The climbing world has a whole dictionary of words and phrases used for different things. When you first start climbing, it can be a bit overwhelming hearing everyone use all these terms that you’ve never heard before. In this blog, we’ll go over a bunch of the basic climbing terms to get you started!

by Katie Ely

Posted in: Guides Climbing

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October 27, 2023

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Warm-Ups for Climbing

Warming up before exercising is important to loosen up your muscles and help prevent injuries. We met up with athlete and climbing coach, Tash Hodges, to learn what warm-ups she likes to do before climbing.

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Posted in: Guides Climbing

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September 15, 2023

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Climbing in Cypher's Backyard

Cypher is based out of Sandy, Utah. We are lucky to live so close to many different climbing areas around Utah in general, but specifically in Salt Lake County. In this blog, we will go over the climbing areas that are pretty much in Cypher’s backyard.

by Katie Ely

Posted in: Climbing

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July 28, 2023

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The Difference Between Single, Half, and Twin Rope Systems

It is important to choose the correct type of rope when you are climbing. This blog describes the three types of dynamic climbing ropes and why you might need one over the other.

by Katie Ely

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June 8, 2023

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Uses for Your Old Chalk Bag

Do you have an old chalk bag that you don't use anymore? Maybe it's gotten worn down a bit, or maybe you just got a new chalk bag that you love and won't be using your old chalk bag anymore. Don't throw it away! Chalk bags can be utilized for many other things--here are a few ideas!

by Katie Ely

Posted in: Climbing

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April 17, 2023

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Haikus About Climbing

April 17th is International Haiku Day. A Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that is made up of seventeen syllables over only three lines. The first line has 5 syllables, the second has 7 syllables, and the third has 5. To celebrate International Haiku Day, we asked our employees to write their own haikus about climbing!

by Katie Ely

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Articles by Katie Ely